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Watch DEF LEPPARD And MÖTLEY CRÜE Flip Coin To Decide Who Gets 'Priority' Billing On Shared Chartered Plane

A video of DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE members flipping the coin to decide who gets "priority" billing on the two bands' joint plane can be seen below. In the clip, which was uploaded to DEF LEPPARD's YouTube channel, LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott can be heard saying: "We've rented a plane together, an...

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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI On Use Of Backing Tapes During Concerts: 'To Each His Own'

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi says that he doesn't personally believe in the use of backing tracks during live concerts but doesn't fault any artists who may rely on them. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for using pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other ass...

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DAVE MUSTAINE And SCOTT STAPP's Performances At 'Rock To Remember' Concert To Be Streamed Tonight

Gibson Gives — the charitable arm of Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand — and Guitars For Vets will celebrate U.S. veterans with the "Rock To Remember" concert, streaming via GuitarsForVets.org today (Monday, February 20) at 7:00 p.m. CT. "Rock To Remember" was filmed at the Gibson Garage...

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Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Is In 'Total Remission' After Fighting Prostate Cancer

Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, who went public with his prostate cancer battle in February 2022, says that he is in complete remission after receiving radiation. Earlier today, the 69-year-old guitarist/vocalist took to his Twitter to share a new selfie, and he included the following message: "Jus...

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LAMB OF GOD Bassist JOHN CAMPBELL: Why I Play With A Pick

In a new interview with For Bass Players Only, LAMB OF GOD's John Campbell was asked if he ever played with his fingers before switching to playing with a pick/plectrum and if so, what prompted the change. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In Richmond [Virginia], when we first star...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Performs In Mexico City During 2023 'The World Tour' With DEF LEPPARD

MÖTLEY CRÜE played its third concert with guitarist John 5 Saturday night (February 18) at the 65,000-capacity Foro Sol stadium in Mexico City, Mexico. The show also marked the third date of the band's 2023 "The World Tour" with DEF LEPPARD, following two intimate gigs in Atlantic City, New Jersey a...

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THE USED Shares 'People Are Vomit' Single, Announces New Album 'Toxic Positivity'

THE USED has released a surprise new single, "People Are Vomit". The track, as well as the previously released "Fuck You", which was made available in 2022, is taken from the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Toxic Positivity", due on May 19 via Big Noise. "People Are Vomit" is described in a pre...

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MASTODON Hopes To Release New Song Before Or During Tour With GOJIRA This Spring/Summer

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2021's "Hushed And Grim" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's no shut-off valve for writing a...

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SKID ROW To Release New Live Album This Year

In a new interview with the 96.1 KLPX radio station, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about the band's touring plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know we start up again in March, and we're doing a tour — us and BUCKCHERRY are going out, with another band...

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FOO FIGHTERS' CHRIS SHIFLETT Releases New Solo Single 'Black Top White Lines'

Those who've been following the trajectory of modern-day guitar hero Chris Shiflett — outside of his role in FOO FIGHTERS — will already know of his musical mission to unite his SoCal rock roots and Nashville influences to create a fresh new sound altogether. In his latest installment, the longtime...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Sings FOREIGNER Classics Aboard 'Rock Legends Cruise X'

The MrRogerRocks2 YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm's February 14 performance aboard the Rock Legends Cruise X, which is sailing from Fort Lauderdale to CocoCay, Bahamas on Liberty Of The Seas. Check out the clips below. Last October, Gramm was asked duri...

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METALLICA, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS And BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Featured On 'WWE 2K23' Soundtrack

Developer Visual Concepts and publisher 2K Games have announced the complete soundtrack for the "WWE 2K23" video game, curated by cover superstar and executive soundtrack producer John Cena. The soundtrack features a collection of songs from some of the biggest artists in the world today, including...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says It Was MICK MARS's Decision To Stop Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'He Has Suffered Terribly With Pain'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked to weigh in on MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars's recent decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act because of his long struggles with degenerative disease ankylos...

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RICHIE SAMBORA Is In Talks With BON JOVI About Reunion: 'We Have To Get Out There And Do It For The Fans'

Richie Sambora says that he is in talks to reunite with BON JOVI for a tour and possible new music. After being unveiled as Jacket Potato on the celebrity show "The Masked Singer", which airs in the U.K. on ITV, Sambora dropped by Absolute Radio for a chat with host Leona Graham. Asked whether he pl...

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VINNY APPICE Says He Was 'Bummed' When VIVIAN CAMPBELL Was Fired From DIO: It's 'Not True' That Everybody Is Replaceable

Vinny Appice has once again defended Vivian Campbell over the way the guitarist was fired from DIO, saying that Ronnie James Dio's bandmates were not getting what they were "promised" by the legendary heavy metal singer. Campbell, Appice and Ronnie James Dio worked together on the first three DIO al...